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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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